Villa Costabel

Villa Costabel, designed by Armand Pellier, is a two-level residence situated on elevated terrain near Nîmes, oriented to face south and largely closed off to the north to adapt to the local climate and withstand strong winds. Following Pellier's design principle, the villa reveals itself gradually as one approaches along the paved driveway. The building features white painted concrete with local stone from the Pont du Gard used sparingly, notably on the prominent eastern wall, the last three courses of the supporting wall, and the garage wall, now interior. Its rear facade consists of large cubic forms with well-defined volumes and sharp angles, cascading down the slope.